Update: The official PMDC MDCAT Syllabus 2025 has been announced on June 10th 2025 with some important changes across subjects. Keep reading for more details!

The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is an entrance examination for aspiring medical students in Pakistan. It is very important for all aspiring medical students to adequately prepare for this exam as a student’s MDCAT marks are a major factor dictating which medical universities a student is able to attend.

The MDCAT syllabus for each year is developed and shared by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). PMDC prepares a common syllabus for all candidates and does not favor any group or place over another, so that all candidates are given equal opportunity to perform.

Read on to get all information regarding PMDC MDCAT syllabus 2025.

Table of Contents

• Is the MDCAT 2025 syllabus released?
• Quick Look: What's different in PMDC MDCAT 2025?
• Major changes in PMDC MDCAT 2025 vs 2024
• MDCAT subjects and weightage
• How to prepare based on the 2025 syllabus
• FAQs

Quick Look: What's different in PMDC MDCAT 2025?

• Biology reshaped: 6 chapters removed, 2 added
• Chemistry tweak: 1 chapter included, 3 new topics added
• Physics: 3 new chapter added, along with 2 new topics
• English & Logical Reasoning: unchanged
• No negative marking
• Paper Date: 28 September 2025 OR 05 October 2025 (proposed)

Is the MDCAT 2025 syllabus released?

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has officially released the updated Uniform MDCAT 2025 Syllabus on June 10, 2025, bringing a few key changes that every aspiring medical student must understand. If you're planning to appear for the PMDC MDCAT 2025, it’s essential to align your preparation with these changes so you don’t miss out on any updated structure, weightage, or format.

Major changes in PMDC MDCAT 2025 vs 2024

Some subjects have undergone significant changes. Focus on the right topics — skip the rest.

Biology – The Most Significant Changes

Chapters Removed:

• Kingdom Animalia
• Bioenergetics (Plant portion, e.g. Photosynthesis)
• Chemical Coordination (Hormones chapter)
• Transport (Plant portion)
• Digestion (Plant portion)
• Prokaryotes

Chapters Included:

• Homeostasis
• Biotechnology

Chemistry

New Chapter Included:

• Chapter 20: Industrial Chemistry

New Topics in Existing Chapters:

• Chapter 2 (Atomic Structure):
  • Hydrogen Spectrum
• Chapter 10 (Chemical Bonding):
  • Dipole Moment
  • Application of Dipole Moment
• Chapter 11 (s & p Block Elements):
  • Reaction of Group IVA Elements

Excluded Topics from Existing Chapters:

• Chapter 1 (Introduction to Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry):
  • Atomic Mass
  • Empirical Formula
  • Molecular Formula
• Chapter 2 (Atomic Structure):
  • Concept of Orbital
• Chapter 3 (Gas):
  • Properties of Gas
• Chapter 10 (Chemical Bonding):
  • Energetic of Bond Formation
  • Atomic Sizes
  • Atomic Radii
  • Ionic Radii
  • Covalent Radii
  • Ionization Energy
  • Electron Affinity
  • Electronegativity
  • Bond Energy
  • Bond Length
  • Types of Bonds
  • Electrovalent or Ionic Bond
  • Covalent Bond
  • Coordinate or Dative Covalent Bond

Physics

New Chapters Added:

1. Vectors
2. Fluid Dynamics
3. Alternating Current

Note: The new syllabus includes a total of 16 chapters. Additionally, two new topics have been added to existing chapters:

• Application of Gauss’s Law
• Standing Waves in Organ Pipe

English & Logical Reasoning – No Changes

These sections remain untouched. The syllabus is the same as in 2024.

MDCAT subjects and weightage

Here's how the paper is divided in 2025:

• No negative marking
• Test Duration: 3 hours

Biology carries the most weight. Don’t skip it — master it.

MDCAT NUMS Syllabus 2025

If you are a student who is preparing for NUMS MDCAT, you will find the following article about NUMS Syllabus useful in addition to PMDC MDCAT syllabus 2025.

Is MDCAT easy?

Following is the MDCAT MCQs difficulty level which will help you understand the exam better:

• 15% MCQs are easy
• 70% MCQs are moderate
• 15% MCQs are hard

In Biology, Chemistry and Physics section, 70% questions will be recall and 30% will be application level.

Are there only MCQs in MDCAT?

Yes, as per MDCAT test syllabus 2025, students will only assessed by solving MCQs. Students can do MDCAT MCQs practice here.

MDCAT Biology Syllabus

MDCAT biology syllabus 2025 is as follows:

There are 81 MCQs in the Biology section of the MDCAT (45% of the exam).

1. Bio-Diversity (Acellular Life/Variety of life)
2. Bio-Energetic
3. Biological Molecules
4. Cell Structure and Function
5. Coordination and Control/Nervous & Chemical Coordination
6. Enzymes
7. Evolution
8. Reproduction
9. Support and Movement
10. Variation and Genetics/Inheritance
11. Circulation
12. Immunity
13. Respiration
14. Digestion
15. Homeostasis
16. Biotechnology

MDCAT Chemistry Syllabus

MDCAT chemistry syllabus 2025 is as follows:

There are 45 MCQs in the Chemistry section of the MDCAT (25% of the exam).

1. Introduction to Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry
2. Atomic Structure
3. Gases
4. Liquids
5. Solids
6. Chemical Equilibrium
7. Reaction Kinetics
8. Thermo-Chemistry and Energetics of Chemical Reactions
9. Electrochemistry
10. Chemical Bonding
11. S and P Block Elements
12. Transition Elements
13. Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry
14. Chemistry of Hydrocarbons
15. Alkyl Halides
16. Alcohols and Phenols
17. Aldehydes and ketones
18. Carboxylic acids
19. Macromolecules'
20. Industrial Chemistry

MDCAT Physics Syllabus

MDCAT Physics syllabus 2025 is as follows:

There are 36 MCQs in the Physics section of the MDCAT (20% of the exam).

1. Vectors and Equilibrium
2. Force and Motion
3. Work and energy
4. Rotational and circular motion
5. Fluid Dynamics
6. Waves
7. Thermodynamics
8. Electrostatics
9. Current electricity
10. Electromagnetism
11. Electromagnetic induction
12. Alternating Current
13. Electronics
14. Dawn of modern Physics
15. Atomic spectra
16. Nuclear Physics

MDCAT English Syllabus

MDCAT English syllabus 2025 is as follows:

There are 9 MCQs in the English section of the MDCAT (5% of the exam).

• Comprehend Key Vocabulary
• Demonstrate Control of Tenses and Sentence Structure
• Demonstrate ability to differentiate between correct and incorrect structure of sentences & use of writing conventions of spelling, capitalisation and Punctuation
• Demonstrate ability to identify mistakes in sentences or short written texts.
• Demonstrate ability to comprehend short written text
• Demonstrate ability to comprehend short written text and select the most appropriate responses

MDCAT Logical Reasoning Syllabus

MDCAT Logical Reasoning syllabus 2025 is as follows:

There are 9 MCQs in the Logical Reasoning section of the MDCAT (5% of the exam).

1. Critical Thinking
2. Letter and Symbol series
3. Logical Deduction
4. Logical Problems
5. Course of Action
6. Cause & Effect

Only students who have a comprehensive understanding of the PMDC MDCAT 2025 syllabus, along with thorough knowledge of every chapter and topic, will be able to prepare for the exam successfully. Click here to calculate your MDCAT aggregate and determine the marks required to secure admission to your dream medical university.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the curriculum change every year?

Not always. 2025 saw targeted changes, mostly in Biology.

What is the syllabus for the MCAT 2025?

MCAT, Medical College Admission Test, is the previously known name for MDCAT. The exam is the same thus the MCAT 2025 syllabus is the same as PMDC 2025 MDCAT syllabus.

Does FSc marks matter in MDCAT?

Yes, candidates must have completed their intermediate education (FSC pre-medical or equivalent) with at least 60% marks. However, the eligibility criteria for MDCAT varies from province to province.

What are MDCAT passing marks?

A candidate needs to score at least 60% marks to be eligible for admission in MBBS and BDS degrees in Pakistan.

How to score high in MDCAT?

Given how tough MDCAT test syllabus 2025 is and the level of competition that exists, students need to follow a disciplined routine that involves clearing concepts, practicing MCQs and managing their time well. Please read this article which will tell you how to ace the MDCAT with just 10 tips and tricks.

How to get 90% marks in MDCAT?

Thorough preparation by use of proper resources, teachers, study plans and practice is the only thing that can ensure a candidate scores high on the MDCAT Exam.